WHAT IS THE LOCAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE? The Providence Local Advisory Committee (LAC) is a group of Providence parents, teachers, school administrators, and related service providers (social workers, psychologists, speech/language pathologists, etc.) working together on behalf of children with special needs. PARENTS AND PARTNERS The LAC plays a vital role in the success of special education programs and services by providing resources to parents as well as special education professionals. These resources help parents and special educators become partners in delivering the best and most appropriate services to children in their care. We do this by: 
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Explaining the individual education plan (IEP) process and available services so that parents can participate in their child’s education. Informing administrators, teachers, and special education service providers about federal and state laws to guarantee compliance with those laws; and Bringing together parents and professionals with similar experiences for mutual support and assistance. CONTACT US Call the Special Populations Office at 401‐456‐
9330 or email [email protected] with any questions you may have. OTHER CONTACTS The Rhode Island Parent Information Network 1210 Pontiac Avenue Cranston, R. I. 02920 (401) 270‐0101 Janet Pichardo, Director of Family and Community Engagement Office (401) 456‐4686 R.I. Dept. of Education Call Center 401‐222‐8999 The Autism Society 800‐328‐8476 Find out what the LAC can do for you. Your name: Your child’s name/age/ school: Your address: Phone/email: _______________________________________ Would you like to be contacted by a LAC member directly? Yes No Do you need an interpreter? Yes No If yes, what language?_____________________ www.autism-society.org
Would you like to come to our next focus group? Yes No Autism Speaks May we add your name to our mailing list? https://www.autismspeaks.org
Yes No Join us! The LAC holds regularly scheduled meetings. Translation and child care are provided. For meeting dates and times please contact us or visit the Providence Schools web site at http://www.providenceschools.org/pages/ ProvidenceSchools/StudentsandParents/LAC We always strive to communicate with parents and address their concerns. Please fill out the items on the reverse side so we can better serve you. Please return this form to your child’s special education teacher or case manager, or mail to: Lisa Vargas‐Sinapi, Director of Special Education 797 Westminster St. Providence, R.I. 02903 Please select all that apply. I am interested in: Inclusion Services Speech/Language Services Occupational Therapy Services Physical Therapy Services Translation Services Behavior/Discipline Individual Education Plan (IEP) Meetings Facilities Being able to reach someone with a concern. Please describe any other concerns. ________________________________
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________________________________ I would like to be contacted by phone _______________ to discuss my concerns. The best time to reach me is: Morning Afternoon Evening Anytime Providence Schools 797 Westminster St. Providence, R.I. 02903 Special Populations Office Lisa Vargas‐Sinapi Director of Special Education Tel: 401‐456‐9330 Fax: 401‐453‐8699 My contacts School phone___________________ Supervisor______________________ Special Education Local Advisory Committee Case Manager___________________ Psychologist____________________ Social Worker___________________ Speech/Language _______________ Occupational Therapist ______________________________ Physical Therapist ______________________________ Support for parents, educators, and other professionals Providence Public Schools Special Populations Office 797 Westminster Street Providence, R.I. 02903‐3405 401‐456‐9330 www.providenceschools.org